June 2, 2025 12:03 AM PDT
The success of that's not my neighbor game lies in its simple yet effective premise, its commitment to a chilling atmosphere, and its ability to make the player feel genuinely responsible – and increasingly paranoid – in their seemingly straightforward job. It taps into a primal fear of the unknown and the unsettling idea that those around you might not be who they appear to be. This makes it a potentially captivating and unsettling horror experience that lingers in the player's mind long after they've clocked out for the night.